Yemen Conflict: Houthi Attacks Kill at Least 10 in Marib
Summary
Houthi attacks in Yemen’s Marib province have killed at least 10 people, including civilians and government soldiers, as fighting intensifies after the collapse of a 2022 ceasefire. The UN has warned of a renewed risk of major conflict while both sides trade accusations and missile strikes.
Key Points
- At least 10 people were reported killed in a Houthi attack in Yemen’s Marib province, including civilians and government soldiers.
- UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg warned that Yemen faces a renewed risk of major conflict despite the 2022 ceasefire.
- The Houthis and the Saudi-backed Yemeni government have exchanged missile and drone attacks around Marib, with reports of at least 58 soldiers killed in earlier strikes.
- The conflict has intensified amid broader tensions between the United States and Iran, with Marib remaining a key battleground and oil-producing region.
